I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Jay Marks to do an interview for the Cross Timbers Gazette. I had such a great time with Jay and I am grateful for the opportunity. I have uploaded the video to my YouTube channel.
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Today I am officially announcing my intention to run for re-election to the Lewisville ISD School Board. This year I will be running in the newly formed District 1 during the upcoming May 2024 election. For more information about the new voting districts in LISD, please visit the district’s website at the following link: https://www.lisd.net/Page/29456.
“It has been an immense privilege to serve as a trustee for LISD for over 5 years,” Lassahn said. “Public schools play a crucial role in our communities, especially evident in the current times. Our district is one of the top public school systems in the state, and my commitment is to ensure we consistently address the requirements of our diverse student population and their families in future. The widespread support from our community is remarkable, and I hope I’ve earned the trust of those we serve throughout my tenure as a trustee.”
Here is the full press release:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ALLISON LASSAHN SEEKS RE-ELECTION TO LEWISVILLE ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES, DISTRICT 1
November 27 – Incumbent Lewisville Independent School District Board of Trustees member and Highland Village resident Allison Lassahn announced her intent to run for re-election to the newly formed District 1 on the LISD Board of Trustees during the upcoming May 2024 election.
“It has been an immense privilege to serve as a trustee for LISD for over 5 years,” Lassahn said. “Public schools play a crucial role in our communities, especially evident in the current times. Our district is one of the top public school systems in the state, and my commitment is to ensure we consistently address the requirements of our diverse student population and their families in future. The widespread support from our community is remarkable, and I hope I’ve earned the trust of those we serve throughout my tenure as a trustee.”
Lassahn is a native Texan, growing up and attending public school in Tyler. Allison and her husband Lloyd have lived within LISD for 24 of their 27 years of marriage. She is a graduate of Texas A&M University in College Station where she received a Bachelor of Science degree and of the University of Texas at Dallas where she earned a Master of Science degree.
Mrs. Lassahn was elected to the school board in May of 2018 and served as Board Secretary for two years and Board Vice-President for two years. Lassahn has served as a mentor with Communities in Schools of North Texas for 5 years and currently serves on the Building Leadership Team of Briarhill Middle School.
Prior to her election on the school board, Lassahn served on several district committees such as the Community Bond Committee, District Leadership Team and the Facilities Advisory Committee. She completed the LISD Inside program in 2015. She was the Founders Day Chair for the LISD Council of PTAs in 2016.-17. She also has served on the board of five different PTAs within LISD, currently serving as the Parliamentarian for the Briarhill Middle School PTA.
The Lassahn family are active members of Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church in Flower Mound. She and her husband have two sons, one is a current LISD student and the other is a recent graduate of Marcus High School.
For more information about the new voting districts in LISD, please visit the district’s website at the following link: https://www.lisd.net/Page/29456.
Media Contact: Allison Lassahn, lassahn4lisd@gmail.com
This election season I have responded to multiple organizations/media outlets questions. Here is a list of those that have been published so far. There are a few more that I expect will be published in the very near future!
scroll down to find the post on Place 2 candidates
In addition, we are waiting to see what the ramifications will be from the COVID-19 pandemic. We expect to see education gaps from all students, potentially greater gaps among students who are already at risk. There will also be possible gaps in funding due to the pandemic. An experienced school board member will be needed to help close these gaps.
Lewisville ISD is heading into a new decade, with many challenges ahead. From local issues like ensuring each of LISD’s 50,000 students is equipped to thrive in a future they create, to state issues like rising property taxes and shrinking state funding, Texas public education has never been more complicated. It is more important than ever for local school boards to be involved and engaged at the local and state level, with experienced leadership and collaboration. Allison Lassahn is the obvious choice for LISD Place 2.
As a school board member, I have made it my mission to ensure that all students have access to the same resources, facilities, and materials across the district. Through our facilities plan, the district makes sure that all of our buildings are maintained on a rolling 20-year basis. Where there are gaps in opportunities and support at home, the district partners with community organizations such as churches, Communities in Schools of North Texas and Lovepacs (to name a few) to provide food, clothing and other support to our most needy students. We have an incredibly diverse student population in LISD, from the special education to the gifted student and the student in the “magic middle”, I am proud to represent each and every one of them.
Social/Emotional Learning
Over the past year, it has become clear that mental health is a very crucial issue. LISD has one of the best counseling programs in the state, but we are always pushing to improve. During my term in office, the district has added social workers and student assistance counselors to expand services to students and their families. As a school board member, it is my goal to make sure that our staff has all of the tools they need to provide excellent care to our students and other staff members.
Fiscal Responsibility
As a property owner in LISD, the largest part of the tax bill is to the school district. Unlike many of our neighboring districts, we have managed to not have a TRE (Tax Ratification Election). While we do have a large debt service, the district easily repays our debt on a 20 year cycle as opposed to a 30 year repayment. We have also structured our debt repayment for technology on a shorter, 5 Year cycle to keep pace with the life of the devices. It takes experience to keep taxes low, while at the same time keeping facilities in working order, keeping up with technology and recruiting and keeping high quality staff.
Staff Focused
We’ve been blessed to have an exceptional superintendent in Dr. Kevin Rogers for the last 6 years. We know he is nearing retirement, and naming a new superintendent is the single most important decision a Board of Trustees makes. Our district and our community need an experienced, collaborative board leading that search process. I am well-prepared to be a strong voice for finding the best possible leader for our district when Dr. Rogers steps aside.
It is also important to me to represent our staff well. I look at all decisions through the lens of a teacher. My mother was a public school teacher for many years and I know what that is like for them. The success of our district is directly tied to having excellent teachers for our kids. As a board member, it is my job to make sure that LISD is an excellent place to work and that means having competitive salaries and benefits, excellent facilities and technology and a supportive work environment.
Would you like to help out with the campaign? There are lots of ways to help, large and small. I have made a google form where you can find information about fundraising, sign up to get a yard sign and be listed on the website as a supporter! Just click on the link below and it will take you to the form. Thank you for your interest.
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